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Food Date Labeling Act of 2023
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Summary of Bill S 1484
The Food Date Labeling Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1484, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a standardized system for date labeling on food products in order to reduce confusion among consumers and decrease food waste.
Under this proposed law, food products would be required to have a uniform date labeling system that clearly indicates whether the product is still safe to eat or not. This system would include labels such as "best if used by," "use by," and "sell by" to help consumers understand when a product is at its peak freshness and when it should be discarded.
The Food Date Labeling Act of 2023 aims to address the issue of food waste by providing consumers with clear and consistent information about the freshness and safety of their food products. By reducing confusion around date labels, this legislation seeks to encourage consumers to make more informed decisions about when to consume or dispose of their food items. Overall, the Food Date Labeling Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to improve food safety and reduce food waste by implementing a standardized date labeling system for food products. If passed, this legislation has the potential to benefit both consumers and the environment by promoting better food consumption practices.
Under this proposed law, food products would be required to have a uniform date labeling system that clearly indicates whether the product is still safe to eat or not. This system would include labels such as "best if used by," "use by," and "sell by" to help consumers understand when a product is at its peak freshness and when it should be discarded.
The Food Date Labeling Act of 2023 aims to address the issue of food waste by providing consumers with clear and consistent information about the freshness and safety of their food products. By reducing confusion around date labels, this legislation seeks to encourage consumers to make more informed decisions about when to consume or dispose of their food items. Overall, the Food Date Labeling Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to improve food safety and reduce food waste by implementing a standardized date labeling system for food products. If passed, this legislation has the potential to benefit both consumers and the environment by promoting better food consumption practices.
Congressional Summary of S 1484
Food Date Labeling Act of 2023
This bill establishes requirements for the format of quality date and discard date labels on food packaging.
Specifically, the bill requires the quality date on a food label (i.e., the date after which the quality of the item may deteriorate) to include the phrase BEST If Used By or the abbreviation BB. Similarly, the discard date on a food label (i.e., the date after which the item should not be consumed) must include the phrase USE By or the abbreviation UB. Abbreviations may only be used if the full phrase does not fit on the label.
The Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Agriculture may specify alternative phrases through regulations.
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Current Status of Bill S 1484
Bill S 1484 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 9, 2023. Bill S 1484 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 9, 2023. Bill S 1484's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1484
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1484
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Federal preemption
- Food supply, safety, and labeling
- Meat
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1484
Food Date Labeling Act of 2023
Food Date Labeling Act of 2023
A bill to establish requirements for quality and discard dates that are voluntarily declared on the food label.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1484
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